Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from Bedworth
The British Grand Prix, with the car from Bedworth. The run is 46.6 miles, 54 minutes on a clear road via the M6, M1 and A43. It comes round again 1–4 July 2027. The event spans four days, with an Opening Concert and evening music entertainment. Silverstone hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship race, the British Grand Prix, on 13 May 1950. With about 31,000 residents, Bedworth is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people. Among Bedworth's listed buildings is Chamberlaine's Almshouses (Grade II*). For rail, Bedworth (BEH) is the nearest stop, about 3 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Bedworth. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Home to Bedworth is 54 minutes once the event traffic clears. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 25 minutes from Bedworth.
- Bedworth to Silverstone Circuit54 min, 46.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to Bedworth54 min, 46.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The event spans four days, with an Opening Concert and evening music entertainment.
Source: silverstone.co.ukSilverstone hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship race, the British Grand Prix, on 13 May 1950.
Source: silverstone.co.ukBedworth had about 31,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgChamberlaine's Almshouses, in central Bedworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Bedworth by road is Bedworth (BEH), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgMotorbike parking is free with no need to pre-book.
Source: silverstone.co.ukSilverstone Circuit dates to 1947.
Source: wikidata.orgSilverstone Circuit lies in Northamptonshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Silverstone Circuit from Bedworth?
46.6 miles via the M6, M1 and A43: 54 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 72.5 miles from Bedworth; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the British Grand Prix in 2027?
1–4 July 2027.
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